The Stroller: 'The best'

Published: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 3:10 p.m.

Stroller readers are “just the best!” That word comes from Kathy Ragin, who reported in an earlier Stroller column that someone stole the protective fencing from the Campobello Youth Athletic Association’s baseball fields. And Stroller readers responded with help in a big way. “The most wonderful 71-year-old angel, who wishes to remain anonymous, called to donate $1,000 toward replacing the fencing around our fields. Then, Newman Fencing, which just happened to erect the initial fence lines, offered to complete the cost of the fencing and erect it as well!” says Mrs. Ragin. But the generosity didn’t end there. “A wonderful Polk County angel dropped off a roll of fencing. Each of the other District One Community Youth Associations, Landrum, Holly Springs and Polk County, donated time and money, and our water line was replaced through those donations. Ronnie Blackwell of Holly Springs Hardware donated materials for the water line and a new gate, and Frank Brock and crew from Carolina Truck and Trailer fabricated and erected the new gate. Seasoned team mom Donna Belue of Campobello donated paint and repainted the field house. Builders First Choice of Spartanburg, through Craig Morgan, donated the materials to replace the dugouts. Inman Stone Company doubled our order for sand, covering the cost for half of it, and Granny’s Kitchen of Inman, Clarkson Industrial Contractors of Spartanburg and the Briar Patch of Campobello either donated or sponsored teams in support of our resurrection! Special thanks to Dean Garritson of Green River Log Cabins of Campobello. Our gates would never have reopened without his generosity (He has some awesome cabins!). Ryan Phillips of Campobello surprised us by constructing a new dugout on the majors field, so there are only three left to erect. But we are set to go, thanks to some hardworking people in the area!” Now they just need to fill those fences with advertising signs and get people to come out and watch the kids play ball. Preseason play continues each evening this week at 6. To advertise on the fence, call either Michael Ragin at 457-6547 or Josh Brock at 809-7329. The regular season begins April 8, and everyone is encouraged to attend the prayer service April 7 at 2 p.m. at the ballfields on Highway 11.

GREAT NEWS?: Paul Clements of Gaffney shares a tale sure to make the women laugh and the men ... well, at least one is crying over the news. The newlywed wife greeted her husband when he came home from work. “I have great news for you,” she told him. “Pretty soon, we’re going to be three in this house, instead of two.” Her husband ran to embrace her, his eyes lit up, and there was a huge grin on his face. He was filled with excitement and happiness and was kissing her cheek when she said to him, “I’m glad you feel so happy about it. Mother will be here tomorrow morning.”

ODDS AND ENDS: The Children and Family Ministries at Cannon’s Campground United Methodist Church will have their annual Easter egg hunt and picnic Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at 3450 Cannon’s Campground Road. Bring baskets, a picnic lunch and blanket.

Friends of Croft invites everyone to Croft State Park on Saturday for its Easter egg hunt starting at 11 a.m.

<p>Stroller readers are “just the best!” That word comes from Kathy Ragin, who reported in an earlier Stroller column that someone stole the protective fencing from the Campobello Youth Athletic Association's baseball fields. And Stroller readers responded with help in a big way. “The most wonderful 71-year-old angel, who wishes to remain anonymous, called to donate $1,000 toward replacing the fencing around our fields. Then, Newman Fencing, which just happened to erect the initial fence lines, offered to complete the cost of the fencing and erect it as well!” says Mrs. Ragin. But the generosity didn't end there. “A wonderful Polk County angel dropped off a roll of fencing. Each of the other District One Community Youth Associations, Landrum, Holly Springs and Polk County, donated time and money, and our water line was replaced through those donations. Ronnie Blackwell of Holly Springs Hardware donated materials for the water line and a new gate, and Frank Brock and crew from Carolina Truck and Trailer fabricated and erected the new gate. Seasoned team mom Donna Belue of Campobello donated paint and repainted the field house. Builders First Choice of Spartanburg, through Craig Morgan, donated the materials to replace the dugouts. Inman Stone Company doubled our order for sand, covering the cost for half of it, and Granny's Kitchen of Inman, Clarkson Industrial Contractors of Spartanburg and the Briar Patch of Campobello either donated or sponsored teams in support of our resurrection! Special thanks to Dean Garritson of Green River Log Cabins of Campobello. Our gates would never have reopened without his generosity (He has some awesome cabins!). Ryan Phillips of Campobello surprised us by constructing a new dugout on the majors field, so there are only three left to erect. But we are set to go, thanks to some hardworking people in the area!” Now they just need to fill those fences with advertising signs and get people to come out and watch the kids play ball. Preseason play continues each evening this week at 6. To advertise on the fence, call either Michael Ragin at 457-6547 or Josh Brock at 809-7329. The regular season begins April 8, and everyone is encouraged to attend the prayer service April 7 at 2 p.m. at the ballfields on Highway 11.</p><p><b>GREAT NEWS?:</b> Paul Clements of Gaffney shares a tale sure to make the women laugh and the men ... well, at least one is crying over the news. The newlywed wife greeted her husband when he came home from work. “I have great news for you,” she told him. “Pretty soon, we're going to be three in this house, instead of two.” Her husband ran to embrace her, his eyes lit up, and there was a huge grin on his face. He was filled with excitement and happiness and was kissing her cheek when she said to him, “I'm glad you feel so happy about it. Mother will be here tomorrow morning.”</p><p><b>ODDS AND ENDS:</b> The Children and Family Ministries at Cannon's Campground United Methodist Church will have their annual Easter egg hunt and picnic Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at 3450 Cannon's Campground Road. Bring baskets, a picnic lunch and blanket. </p><p><b>Friends of Croft</b> invites everyone to Croft State Park on Saturday for its Easter egg hunt starting at 11 a.m.</p>